I climb here 2-3 times a week. I love that the setters are always changing the routes and that the…read morestaff are always friendly. It's been 11 months and I always find a new challenge for myself, whether I'm top roping, Bouldering or just taking one of the many classes they offer. Prior to Earth Treks I had been a member at Planet Fitness, but I'd get so bored just doing the same machines over and over. At Earth Treks, I'm finding ways to get stronger and have a great time while also working out! Bottom line: I love my membership, which allows me to climb at any and all of the Earth Treks! I've currently visited 4/5 in the Maryland/Virginia area and this one is my anchor!

A yoga instructor attending a yoga class disciplined by 11 year old for laughing when the…read moreparticipating instructor farted multiple times in class. Ridiculous! If you fart in public, people may laugh. So not kid friendly and expensive.

It's a big climbing gym. Took my teenage son's to do some bouldering. Bit on the pricey side and…read moreparking is horrendous.

Tried this gym out for the first time and I loved it. They have super tall walls for lead and top…read moreroping with lots of routes to choose from. They have a decently sized bouldering area and also a spray wall upstairs. The gym and weightlifting area is big and has lots of weights as well. Their treadmills and bikes are also in a separate area by the front which was nice. The staff is super friendly and helpful for whatever you need. They also help with belay certification and lead certification if you need. Great climbing gym in the area!

Great place for a kids birthday celebration! Staff is very helpful and friendly. They work well…read morewith younger kids.

My husband and I love VR. We had never rock climbed until we walked in the door this past June and…read moresince then we have been hooked. It's very family-friendly, we climb with our son who just turned 5 two weeks ago and we also sneak over occasionally to climb with just the 2 of us. They keep things fresh by updating the walls often. The staff is friendly and very helpful. We now not only have a family membership but we all own our own gear since we go there so often. Highly recommend!

Great climbing gym here in NOVA. The Sterling location has plenty of bouldering walls alongside…read morewith Top Rope/Lead and Auto-Belay. The Sterling location isn't as big as some of the other climbing gyms, but it is plenty for a climbing session. I will say, the one issue of this location is that since it's a little small, the bouldering section is a little cramped in spacing compared to their other location in Alexandria. Not a a big problem at all, but can be during peak hours. Their staff here are very nice and friendly as well. Always a good group of people being welcoming to new guests and members. The facility itself is also well kept and clean.

Fun experience to past some time. I recommend a Day Pass currently $20. You can come and go as you…read moreplease. To make it even funnier make sure you a harness it's worth it. You can climb higher and not worry about falling. We have already been a few times so thinking about membership may be a good idea. Give it a try!

Came here on a Monday morning and it was pretty quiet. There's also parking validation which is a…read morebig plus! The staff were super friendly. It's a decent sized gym and is very unassuming on the outside. I would definitely come here again if I was ever in the area again!

First time coming to this Movement location after only having been at the NYC locations. Definitely…read moremuch much bigger of course with more climbing space. The staff and front desk were super helpful and nice. Their rope climbing walls didn't disappoint as there were plenty of routes to climb and it didn't feel crowded at all. Will definitely stop by next time if I'm in the area again!

This is a nice little climbing gym. It won't 'wow' you, but considering that the next nearest…read moreclimbing gyms are in Frederick, MD and Sterling, VA, this is really good for Martinsburg. The staff was friendly and they had some interesting routes. The small size is a downside, and also their hours are limited. On weekdays they're open in the evening. And on weekends they're open from noon - 5:00 p.m. Also, there are a few ways they could improve. First, most routes don't have the finish marked, so we were left wondering where the ending was or if it's a top-finish climb. The walls are sparce- they could fit more routes in. And the walls are pretty worn out- lots of chipped paint and chalk residue. That being said, I had a fun time, the staff was friendly, and the price was fair. I'll probably go again if I'm in the area.

We are so happy we found this climbing gym when looking for a Top Rope Anchors class. The…read morestructure of the class was 3 nights in the gym and 1 day outside. This gave us time to learn the necessary skills and build on them repeatedly so that when we went outside we were prepared. The instructors were great, friendly and knowledgeable and we finished our course prepared and ready to start climbing in our own.

We've visited this location a few times and it's been a great option for homeschooling families…read moresince they offer a consistent weekly timeslot. It's never overly crowded or loud, which makes it easy to enjoy the space. You're also allowed to bring your own lunch and drinks, which is a nice bonus. Another big improvement is the change in music. They now play jazz--no singing and no inappropriate lyrics--which creates a much more wholesome atmosphere. The only downside is the arcade setup. Instead of using quarters, you now have to purchase a game card loaded with credits. The simplicity of old-school coin-operated games is definitely missed.

ClimbZone lived up to our highest of expectations. On our list for a long time, ClimbZone was the…read morehost of my daughter's classmate's birthday party. We signed waivers ahead of time and were checked in right away when we got there. Under one large roof are dozens of themed indoor climbing walls. There's a Candy Land one, a rubber duck one, one with emojis, and more. Once you go through a quick training, you get a harness. Every wall has an auto belay making it easy to clip in and out while being safe. There's a wall for all experience levels. There are restrooms, drinking fountains, party rooms, and an arcade. It was a blast and worth the longer drive from Washington, D.C.

We hosted our daughter's birthday party here and had a fantastic experience. The instructors were…read moreincredibly helpful, patient, and great with kids of all ages. The climbing was fun for everyone, from the kids to the adults who joined in. A big bonus was the coffee shop downstairs--it provided a comfortable space for refreshments (outside food and drink permitted) and gave parents a place to relax, chat, and mingle while the kids climbed. Highly recommend for birthday parties or group events!

Had a chance to visit Vertical in Tyson's and was lucky to have the gym to myself early in the…read moremorning. Was excited to give this place a try since I've only been to Sportrock and Movement. The Facility: Nice and spacious building. Has a nice variety of walls for you to choose from (Cave, overhang and moon board). They also have a small little fitness area with dumbbells, barbells and some cardio equipment as well. The mats are are well cushioned too, to catch your falls and there are plenty of cubbies to store your gear and be put out the way. The Routes/Grades: Their routes are on the v-scale and were somewhat accurate to the grades from what I've seen. I saw a mix of grades that I did and didn't agree with, and I can see this being a little hard for some beginner climbers. But, my biggest problem with this gym is that the holds here are all old and dirty. For the most part, the whole gym was kind of dirty and didn't looked well kept. For some of the routes I was on, the holds didn't make it enjoyable as dirty holds left me slipping off my feet. They were quite dusty and full of rubber shavings and the whole gym didn't look well kept at all. The Staff: Staff here are very friendly! They were helpful with any questions I had and were respectful. Overall, a 3/5. Was quite disappointed with my experience here at Vertical. For the amount it cost for a day pass, I would look elsewhere like Movement or Sportrock.

I've now gone a couple of times and I'd recommend anyone looking to do something fun to come here!…read moreI did the Treetop Adventure both times and was pleased with my experience. The entire experience probably took me 2 hours to get through both times. There are a total of 6 sites to go through filled with ziplines, ropes courses and obstacles. After going through the orientation and the first site walk through, you're pretty much on your own! There are instructors walking around monitoring from a distance but that's all. I like that there are water stations at the beginning of each site. The instructors are all friendly and helpful. Like I said, I had a great time and would recommend it to anyone interested in doing something fun!

Took my teenage son here for his birthday a few weeks ago. We had a lot of fun climbing through…read moreobstacles and zip lining. Friendly staff and well organized.

Fun fun fun! This is a fantastic place to test your grip. The rock climbing walls are plentiful…read moreand are many many options. There's a tethered ropes course that lead you to a zip line. The zip line is pretty fun, even for adults. The staff are pretty helpful in explaining how things work and assist in putting on the harness and taking it off. The slide is also really fun, you get a mat to slide on and go down head-first on what seems a 90 degree plummet and land on an inflatable pillow. One thing I did see people struggling with is the anchoring point of the harness to the rock climbing rig. You gotta have some strength to properly rig it and kids often need assistance. In some of the reviews I read prior to visiting, people said it gets really busy on the weekends and the lines can really put a damper on the experience. We chose to go on a weekday and there were no lines.

I was so excited to bring my granddaughter and her friend to Up Ultimate Adventure Park but…read moreunfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by poor organization and long wait times. Safety is, of course, a top priority, but the current setup is completely inefficient. There simply aren't enough staff members to strap in patrons quickly, leading to an excessive line that ate into the time we paid for. To make matters worse, the climbing walls and ropes course require separate harnesses, forcing kids to stand in line TWICE just to participate. If I had paid for two hours and spent half of that just waiting, I would be beyond frustrated. This setup is unfair to families who expect to actually enjoy the attractions--not just stand in line. I strongly encourage management to look at how other adventure parks operate and adopt a more efficient system. More harness stations and dedicated staff at multiple locations throughout the park would make a huge difference. If things don't change, I imagine many customers (myself included) will hesitate to return and may even request refunds. How can a business thrive if paying guests spend more time waiting than playing? I truly hope improvements are made because this place has so much potential--but right now, it's just not working.